Last updated on September 1, 2025
MFA for Entra ID is a powerful security feature that can help you protect your identity and data from cyberattacks. By using MFA for Entra ID, you can reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your accounts and resources, increase your confidence and trust in online transactions, and comply with industry standards and regulations.
Have you ever wondered how to protect your Windows accounts from hackers, phishing, and identity theft? Have you ever wondered how to do that if your Windows endpoints are joined to Microsft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)? If so, consider using multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Entra ID. MFA for Entra ID is a security feature that requires you to provide two or more pieces of evidence to prove your identity before accessing your Windows account. This way, even if someone steals your password, they won’t be able to log in without your other factors, such as a push notification sent to your phone. In this article, we will explain how MFA for Entra ID works, what are its benefits, and how to set it up and use it.
Benefits of MFA for Entra ID
Using MFA for Entra ID can bring many benefits to your Windows accounts. Here are some of them:
- Enhanced security: By requiring two or more factors to verify your identity, MFA for Entra ID makes it harder for hackers to break into your endpoints. Even if they manage to steal or guess the password of one of your employees, they will still need another factor to log in. This way, you can protect your Windows machines from unauthorized access and reduce the risk of data breaches.
- Improved convenience: With MFA for Entra ID, you can choose the factors that suit your preferences and needs. For example, you can use a code sent to your phone or email. Or you can use a mobile notification that you can approve with just one tap if you don’t want to type anything. You can also set up trusted devices that don’t require MFA every time you log in.
- Increased compliance: Many regulatory and industry standards require strong authentication methods to ensure the security and privacy of online accounts. For example, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) mandates that organizations implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires that healthcare providers use secure methods to access electronic health records. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requires that merchants use secure methods to process credit card transactions. By using MFA for Entra ID, you can comply with these standards and avoid penalties and fines.
How to Set Up and Use MFA for Entra ID
Setting up and using MFA for Entra ID is easy and straightforward. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Download the Rublon MFA for Windows Logon and RDP connector.
- Install the connector on the endpoints you want to protect with MFA
- Sign in to your Windows endpoint with Entra ID credentials and complete MFA
Rublon MFA Protects Your Entra ID Logins
Using Rublon MFA for Entra ID logins can be useful for various scenarios, such as:
- Remote work: If you work from home or anywhere outside your office network, you may be exposed to more cyber threats and attacks. Using Rublon MFA for Entra ID logins can help you ensure that only authorized users can access your Windows machines and data remotely.
- Shared devices: If you share your Windows machines with other users, such as family members or colleagues, you may want to protect your personal and professional accounts and data from unauthorized access. Using Rublon MFA for Entra ID logins can help you prevent others from logging in with your credentials without your permission.
- Sensitive data: If you handle sensitive data on your Windows machines, such as financial information, health records, or intellectual property, you may want to safeguard it from hackers and identity thieves. Using Rublon MFA for Entra ID logins can help you secure your data from breaches and leaks.
Enable MFA for Windows and RDP Logins With Entra ID Credentials
If you want to protect your Windows accounts from hackers, phishing, and identity theft, we recommend that you enable MFA for Entra ID today.
Enable MFA for Windows Logon and RDP (Works with Entra ID / Azure AD Credentials!)
